Omi is a versatile web components framework that integrates seamlessly with various modern web technologies. With its **Signal-driven** reactive programming model, it allows for efficient data handling and UI updates. In this article, we’ll walk you through the essentials of setting up your Omi project, creating reactive components, and integrating additional functionalities.

Setting Up Your Omi Project

To start using Omi in your web applications, you can easily install it using npm. Here’s how you can set up your Omi project from scratch:

• Install Omi:

npm i omi

• To quickly create an Omi + Vite + TypeScript project, run:

npx omi-cli init my-app

• To create a JavaScript project, run:

npx omi-cli init-js my-app

After initializing the project, navigate into your project directory and start developing:

cd my-app
npm start  # develop
npm run build  # release

Creating Your First Reactive Component

Creating a reactive component with Omi is straightforward. Think of a counter app. Imagine you have a counter that increments and decrements the number displayed on the screen. You can think of the counter’s value as a garden. When you water it (increment), it grows; when you pull weeds (decrement), it shrinks. The garden reflects the effort you put into it – just like how the UI updates in response to changes in the counter.

Here’s how to implement a simple counter component:

import render, { signal, tag, Component, h } from 'omi';

const count = signal(0);
function add() { count.value++; }
function sub() { count.value--; }

@tag('counter-demo')
export class CounterDemo extends Component {
    static css = 'span { color: red; }';
    render() {
        return (
            

                -
                {count.value}
                +
            
        );
    }
}

To use this component, you can simply call:

import { h } from 'omi';
import './counter-demo';

render(, document.body);

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sometimes, things might not work as expected. Here are some common issues and how to resolve them:

• If your component is not rendering, ensure that you have correctly imported and registered your component using @tag.
• Check for console errors in your browser; they often provide clues to missing modules or syntax errors.
• If the state does not update, ensure you are using the signal correctly for state management.

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Conclusion

With Omi, building web components is not only easy but also intuitive. By leveraging its reactive programming model, you can create dynamic and engaging applications swiftly. As you dive deeper, explore the extensive packages and examples available in the Omi ecosystem.

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